noun
nightdress
NYT-drehs
Nightdress (noun) means a loose garment, usually worn by women or girls, for sleeping in. Example: “She packed a cotton nightdress for the trip.”
noun
1
A loose garment, usually worn by women or girls, for sleeping in.
"She packed a cotton nightdress for the trip."
How to use nightdress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dress-like garment worn to bed.
UK vs US
More common in British English; American English tends to prefer "nightgown" or "nightie."
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Word forms
- Plural
- nightdresses
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Etymology
From night + dress.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nightdress” mean?
The word “nightdress” means a loose garment, usually worn by women or girls, for sleeping in. In plain terms, a dress-like garment worn to bed.
How do you pronounce “nightdress”?
“Nightdress” is pronounced NYT-drehs (/ˈnaɪt.dɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “nightdress” in a sentence?
Here is “nightdress” used in a sentence: “She packed a cotton nightdress for the trip.”
What part of speech is “nightdress”?
“Nightdress” is a noun.
